The Problem of Franklin: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Tobe Hooper, 1974) and disability in horror Warning for brief mention of self-harm as well as the more predictable horrors of ableism and chainsaws, plus sexual violence. Also some gruesome pictures. Everything means something, I guess. Sally, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre If […]
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Helping You Feel Better About The Human Centipede
Helping You Feel Better About The Human Centipede Torture porn, storytelling and fluffy animal pictures: a serious critique It’s okay. You’re safe. I promise there will be no screencaps. But that said, given that I’m the woman who mostly waxes passionate about folk horror and international cinema and arthouse – […]
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The White Reindeer: A Haunting Fairytale Experience
The White Reindeer: A tale whispered only to you. Introduction by Jim Mcleod As winter descends and blankets the landscape in a tranquil yet chilling embrace, Erik Blomberg’s 1952 cinematic masterpiece The White Reindeer comes alive, pulling us into a haunting fable filled with both beauty and darkness. This film, […]
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The Advent Calendar: A Christmas Horror Review
The Advent Calendar, directed by Patrick Ridremont In which we ask what a gift is worth Merry Christmas one and all! Today we’ll consider what would happen if Tiny Tim wasn’t such an angel. You know who’s hard to shop for? People with birthdays in December. My mother-in-law and sister-in-law […]
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